Role OverviewDisability Rights California (DRC) is seeking a Staff Attorney / Clients' Rights Advocate to advocate for people with developmental disabilities who are regional center clients. The role involves providing information, advice, and representation on a wide range of legal topics impacting people who receive regional center services.
What You Will Do
The CRA will provide information and advice about the diverse legal needs of people with developmental disabilities, represent clients at administrative proceedings, identify and employ impact advocacy strategies, and develop and engage in relationships and collaborations with community partners.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, two or more years of experience advocating for the rights of people with developmental disabilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills. The role offers a hybrid schedule, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Two or more years of experience advocating for the rights of people with developmental disabilities
- Ability to conduct research and analysis of pertinent legal authority
- Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate complex legal questions and issues to the general public
- Experience working with or sensitivity to people with disabilities
- Experience working with or sensitivity to people from ethnic or language distinct communities
Benefits
- 8% Match – 401K
- Health benefits (HMO options)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter)
- Health Reimbursement Accounts for some HMO Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Ample vacation
- Sick / Self Care time
- Holidays (including the last week in December)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer
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